From Hall of Honor press release dated Oct. 5, 1998:

Milton Thompson, the second of two baseball greats to be inducted in the year's class, is unquestionably deserving of the honor due to his accomplishments on the diamond. In addition, he remains one of Wittenberg's most fervent boosters and loyal alumni.

Thompson was selected a first team All-America as a designated hitter in 1976.

He hit .373, seventh in the Ohio Athletic Conference, and was third in stolen bases with .69 per game. He also ranked among the nation's leaders in home runs per game. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles.

Also at Wittenberg he was a residence hall advisor and a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity among a host of other activities and was a Dean's List student.

A member of Wittenberg's Board of Directors, he resides in Indianapolis, Ind. where he is a civic leader and professional icon.

He is general partner in The Grand Slam Companies, a sports and entertainment management consulting and licensing firm. Indianapolis Monthly magazine ranked Thompson as one of the top lawyers in Indianapolis.

He is a trustee of the Indianapolis Foundation and one of the founders of the Indiana Amateur Baseball Association. Thompson served as general counsel and vice president of corporate development to the organizing committee of the 10th Pan-American Games held in Indianapolis in 1987.

Thompson and wife, Susan, have one child, Macey.

Wittenberg Memories...

"Along with parents, Wittenberg provided me the value-based foundation necessary for professional, personal and spiritual growth. Among those I remember most fondly are Professor Robert O. Long, Dr. Joe Bindley, Dr. Jeffrey Mao, and baseball teammates Greg Murphy, Quincy Landingham, Doug Moore and J.J. Jackson."

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